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Antique Bordjalou rug, so called "Sewan Kazak" rug, 19th century, Borchaly / Bordjalou Uyezd


RUGS AND CARPETS
Location New York, Rockefeller Plaza Sale Date Jun 23, 2006, Christies
Lot Number 65 Sale Number 1682
SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
A BORDJALOU KAZAK RUG
Estimate 12,000 - 18,000 U.S. dollars
Lot Description A BORDJALOU KAZAK RUG
Southwest Caucasus, Third Quarter 19th Century
Approximately 8 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. (264 x 137 cm.)